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The ABC's of Drilling

Magazine:

Model Railroader 1977-11

Page:

70

Author:

Carl A. Traub

Category:

Tools

This article covers drill bits, how to sharpen them, using drilling equipment, thoughts about drilling speeds, holding the work, and finally the actual act of drilling and lubrication.

Let's Paint a Backdrop

Magazine:

Model Railroader 1977-11

Page:

74

Author:

Edward Mayo

Category:

Painting & Weathering

The basics of painting a 3D-perspective on a backdrop.

The Canada Crushed & Cut Stone Co.

Magazine:

Model Railroader 1977-11

Page:

82

Author:

Gordon Odegard

Category:

Structures - Industrial

This article provides suggestions on how to model a limestone crusher through the use of selective compression. Includes many prototype photos, many scaled drawings, a typical track plan, and a material flow diagram.